Lance Naik Hanumanthappa’s family members on the way to Delhi

Written by: OneIndia Defence Bureau

Updated: Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 15:05 [IST]

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Bengaluru, Feb 09: Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad's family members are on their way to Delhi. According to Eashwar Koppad, one of the relatives of the solider, a local MLA in Dharwad has made arrangements for their travel.

"They are going to Hubli first and then to Goa by car. From Goa they will catch a flight to Delhi today evening," Eashwar told OneIndia over the phone from Dharwad.

Congress leader and actress Divya Spandana (Ramya) too had put out tweets praying for the soldier. "Joining millions in prayers for speedy recovery of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa now airlifted to Delh. Solider buried for 6 days found alive. My prayers with the families of all 10 bravehearts. Salute," said her tweets.

The first medical bulletin is being awaited and the soldier is being admitted to the ICU.